Munce 2026 Fall Catalog and Flyer

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If you are sending the Munce 2026 Fall Catalog or Fall Flyer, please download and process the data file that will prepare your inventory.

  1. Get the current Munce catalog files…
    • Version 8.11 (and earlier) –
      1. Download the Zipped catalog data files by clicking here.
      2. When the download completes, open the Zip file and extract/copy the files to your BOOK folder.
    • Version 9.00 –
      • You should receive the files as part of the automatic cloud update routine.
      • If you want to get them now, you can manually trigger the cloud update routine.
        1. Make sure all stations are out of BSMGR.
        2. At “Enter Program Name”, enter “SCHEDULE”.
        3. Click the “Check for Regular Updates Now” button.
        4. Make sure “BOOK-DIR” is checked. (All should be checked, but the BOOK portion of the update includes the Munce catalog files.)
        5. Click the “Start” button and wait for the routine to finish.
        6. All stations can now get back into BSMGR.
  2. In BSMGR, run “IVPROMO” at the “Enter Program Name” prompt.
  3. At the “Enter File Name” prompt, type the file name that matches the one you are sending out (see below), then click the OK button.
  4. If you enter a flexible date file name, you will be prompted for the start and end dates of the sale.
  5. Any products in the catalog and not in your inventory will open the IVM “Add” screen. Add the missing product(s) to your inventory. The catalog’s promo code, start date, end date, and sale price will be set for all the products in the catalog.
  6. NOTE: If IVPROMO doesn’t do anything, make sure you copied/extracted the files from the current MunceCatalog.zip file to your BOOK folder.

Current file names to choose from for the IVPROMO program…

  • M-FALLFLY.TXT = Fall Flyer
    (31-Aug-2026 thru 31-Oct-2026)
  • M-FALLFLY-F.TXT = Fall Flyer (Flexible)
    (Flexible dates – you set them when running IVPROMO)
  • M-FALLCAT.TXT = Fall Catalog
    (31-Aug-2026 thru 24-Oct-2026)
  • M-FALLCAT-F.TXT = Fall Catalog (Flexible)
    (Flexible dates – you set them when running IVPROMO)
  • M-BTBCAT.TXT = Back to Basics Catalog
    (20-Jul-2026 thru 29-Aug-2026)
  • M-BTBCAT-F.TXT = Back to Basics Catalog (Flexible)
    (Flexible dates – you set them when running IVPROMO)
  • M-SUMMERPOSTCARD.TXT = Summer Postcard
    (1-Jun-2026 thru 29-Aug-2026)
  • M-SUMMERPOSTCARD-F.TXT = Summer Postcard (Flexible)
    (Flexible dates – you set them when running IVPROMO)

If you have any problems downloading the file or getting the file to process from within IVPROMO, please let us know.

Your BSM Support Team
support@bsmgr.com | (800) 997-6724 (option 2)

Dayspring to Hallmark Transition

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You can now scan Hallmark counter cards at POS just like you have traditionally scanned Dayspring cards!

If you want the long version with more details, check out the bottom of the email below…

First, here are the normal instructions for ensuring your system is up-to-date with the latest Hallmark/Dayspring counter card information…

If you have BSM set up to use the price point reference file (as described here), you need to download the current reference file.

  • Version 8.11 (and earlier) –
    1. Download the Zipped data files by clicking here.
    2. When the download completes, open the Zip file and extract/copy the files to your BOOK folder.
  • Version 9.00 –
    • You should have already received the current file via the automatic cloud update routine.
    • If you don’t have the newest Dayspring file, you can manually trigger the cloud update routine.
      1. MAKE SURE ALL STATIONS ARE OUT OF BSM.
      2. On one computer (preferably the server), start BSM. At Enter Program Name, enter SCHEDULE.
      3. Make sure all the boxes are checked so you get weekly updates.
      4. Click the Check for Regular Updates Now button.
      5. On the Update Progress screen, click the Start button and wait for the routine to finish.
      6. Once the routine is completed, all stations can get back into Bookstore Manager.
      7. IMPORTANT NOTE: If you get a File Error message on the Dayspring file when you go into POS, that means you had at least one station left in POS when downloading the updated files. To fix this, get ALL stations out of BSM, then redo the steps with the addition of checking the Force downloads checkbox on the Update Progress screen (with the Start button).

Please let us know if you have any problems downloading or extracting the file.

Your BSM Support Team
support@bsmgr.com | (800) 997-6724 (option 2)

P.S. As promised, here are additional details some of you may enjoy knowing…

As you are no doubt aware, the transition from Dayspring as an independent operator to being fully within Hallmark was completed earlier this summer. Jim Berger from Dayspring connected us with some of the IT staff at Hallmark a few months ago so we could describe the approach many retailers using BSM take towards ringing up counter cards at the point-of-sale. After some back-and-forth with test files, we received a final file from them on Monday. We got the green light yesterday to send the information in that file out to you!

We processed the new data feed, and it went out as part of last night’s automatic update for version 9 stores (and updated the traditional Zip file for stores running version 8.11). We took the information Hallmark provided and added it to the last update we received from Dayspring, so this updated file will seamlessly work with any existing Dayspring counter cards you might still have, as well as your new Hallmark cards.

You may be interested to learn that the new data file from Hallmark had 18,141 product UPCs with price points. For comparison, the last “complete” file we received from Dayspring had 6,024 product UPCs with price points.

Independence Day 2026 Support Hours

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Our office will be closed on Friday, July 3rd, in honor of the 250th anniversary of the United States of America’s Declaration of Independence (the Semiquincentennial)!

However, our weekend emergency support number will be monitored from 9 AM until 6 PM (Central) for critical issues, such as an inability to perform sales or burn discs from QBS. That number is (325) 690-5599. Leave a message and your call will be returned as soon as possible.

Non-emergency calls from Friday through Sunday will be returned during normal business hours on Monday, July 6th.

We hope you have a blessed holiday!

Your BSMGR Support Team
support@bsmgr.com | (800) 997-6724 (option 2)

Munce 2026 Back to Basics Catalog

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If you are sending the Munce 2026 Back to Basics Catalog, please download and process the data file that will prepare your inventory.

  1. Get the current Munce catalog files…
    • Version 8.11 (and earlier) –
      1. Download the Zipped catalog data files by clicking here.
      2. When the download completes, open the Zip file and extract/copy the files to your BOOK folder.
    • Version 9.00 –
      • You should receive the files as part of the automatic cloud update routine.
      • If you want to get them now, you can manually trigger the cloud update routine.
        1. Make sure all stations are out of BSMGR.
        2. At “Enter Program Name”, enter “SCHEDULE”.
        3. Click the “Check for Regular Updates Now” button.
        4. Make sure “BOOK-DIR” is checked. (All should be checked, but the BOOK portion of the update includes the Munce catalog files.)
        5. Click the “Start” button and wait for the routine to finish.
        6. All stations can now get back into BSMGR.
  2. In BSMGR, run “IVPROMO” at the “Enter Program Name” prompt.
  3. At the “Enter File Name” prompt, type the file name that matches the one you are sending out (see below), then click the OK button.
  4. If you enter a flexible date file name, you will be prompted for the start and end dates of the sale.
  5. Any products in the catalog and not in your inventory will open the IVM “Add” screen. Add the missing product(s) to your inventory. The catalog’s promo code, start date, end date, and sale price will be set for all the products in the catalog.
  6. NOTE: If IVPROMO doesn’t do anything, make sure you copied/extracted the files from the current MunceCatalog.zip file to your BOOK folder.

Current file names to choose from for the IVPROMO program…

  • M-BTBCAT.TXT = Back to Basics Catalog
    (20-Jul-2026 thru 29-Aug-2026)
  • M-BTBCAT-F.TXT = Back to Basics Catalog (Flexible)
    (Flexible dates – you set them when running IVPROMO)
  • M-SUMMERPOSTCARD.TXT = Summer Postcard
    (1-Jun-2026 thru 29-Aug-2026)
  • M-SUMMERPOSTCARD-F.TXT = Summer Postcard (Flexible)
    (Flexible dates – you set them when running IVPROMO)
  • M-SUMMERCAT.TXT = Summer Catalog
    (1-Jun-2026 thru 18-Jul-2026)
  • M-SUMMERCAT-F.TXT = Summer Catalog (Flexible)
    (Flexible dates – you set them when running IVPROMO)

If you have any problems downloading the file or getting the file to process from within IVPROMO, please let us know.

Your BSM Support Team
support@bsmgr.com | (800) 997-6724 (option 2)
Remember, you can use SPT to put your support request directly on our support docket.

Munce 2026 Spring Catalog

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If you are sending the Munce 2026 Spring Catalog, please download and process the data file that will prepare your inventory.

  1. Get the current Munce catalog files…
    • Version 8.11 (and earlier) –
      1. Download the Zipped catalog data files by clicking here.
      2. When the download completes, open the Zip file and extract/copy the files to your BOOK folder.
    • Version 9.00 –
      • You should receive the files as part of the automatic cloud update routine.
      • If you want to get them now, you can manually trigger the cloud update routine.
        1. Make sure all stations are out of BSMGR.
        2. At “Enter Program Name”, enter “SCHEDULE”.
        3. Click the “Check for Regular Updates Now” button.
        4. Make sure “BOOK-DIR” is checked. (All should be checked, but the BOOK portion of the update includes the Munce catalog files.)
        5. Click the “Start” button and wait for the routine to finish.
        6. All stations can now get back into BSMGR.
  2. In BSMGR, run “IVPROMO” at the “Enter Program Name” prompt.
  3. At the “Enter File Name” prompt, type the file name that matches the one you are sending out (see below), then click the OK button.
  4. If you enter a flexible date file name, you will be prompted for the start and end dates of the sale.
  5. Any products in the catalog and not in your inventory will open the IVM “Add” screen. Add the missing product(s) to your inventory. The catalog’s promo code, start date, end date, and sale price will be set for all the products in the catalog.
  6. NOTE: If IVPROMO doesn’t do anything, make sure you copied/extracted the files from the current MunceCatalog.zip file to your BOOK folder.

Current file names to choose from for the IVPROMO program…

  • M-SPRINGCAT.TXT = Spring Catalog
    (6-Apr-2026 thru 30-May-2026)
  • M-SPRINGCAT-F.TXT = Spring Catalog (Flexible)
    (Flexible dates – you set them when running IVPROMO)
  • M-SPRINGFLY.TXT = Spring Flyer
    (16-Mar-2026 thru 30-May-2026)
  • M-SPRINGFLY-F.TXT = Spring Flyer (Flexible)
    (Flexible dates – you set them when running IVPROMO)
  • M-EASTERCAT.TXT = Easter Catalog
    (23-Feb-2026 thru 4-Apr-2026)
  • M-EASTERCAT-F.TXT = Easter Catalog (Flexible)
    (Flexible dates – you set them when running IVPROMO)

If you have any problems downloading the file or getting the file to process from within IVPROMO, please let us know.

Your BSM Support Team
support@bsmgr.com | (800) 997-6724 (option 2)

Munce 2026 Spring Flyer

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If you are sending the Munce 2026 Spring Flyer, please download and process the data file that will prepare your inventory.

  1. Get the current Munce catalog files…
    • Version 8.11 (and earlier) –
      1. Download the Zipped catalog data files by clicking here.
      2. When the download completes, open the Zip file and extract/copy the files to your BOOK folder.
    • Version 9.00 –
      • You should receive the files as part of the automatic cloud update routine.
      • If you want to get them now, you can manually trigger the cloud update routine.
        1. Make sure all stations are out of BSMGR.
        2. At “Enter Program Name”, enter “SCHEDULE”.
        3. Click the “Check for Regular Updates Now” button.
        4. Make sure “BOOK-DIR” is checked. (All should be checked, but the BOOK portion of the update includes the Munce catalog files.)
        5. Click the “Start” button and wait for the routine to finish.
        6. All stations can now get back into BSMGR.
  2. In BSMGR, run “IVPROMO” at the “Enter Program Name” prompt.
  3. At the “Enter File Name” prompt, type the file name that matches the one you are sending out (see below), then click the OK button.
  4. If you enter a flexible date file name, you will be prompted for the start and end dates of the sale.
  5. Any products in the catalog and not in your inventory will open the IVM “Add” screen. Add the missing product(s) to your inventory. The catalog’s promo code, start date, end date, and sale price will be set for all the products in the catalog.
  6. NOTE: If IVPROMO doesn’t do anything, make sure you copied/extracted the files from the current MunceCatalog.zip file to your BOOK folder.

Current file names to choose from for the IVPROMO program…

  • M-SPRINGFLY.TXT = Spring Flyer
    (16-Mar-2026 thru 30-May-2026)
  • M-SPRINGFLY-F.TXT = Spring Flyer (Flexible)
    (Flexible dates – you set them when running IVPROMO)
  • M-EASTERCAT.TXT = Easter Catalog
    (23-Feb-2026 thru 4-Apr-2026)
  • M-EASTERCAT-F.TXT = Easter Catalog (Flexible)
    (Flexible dates – you set them when running IVPROMO)

If you have any problems downloading the file or getting the file to process from within IVPROMO, please let us know.

Your BSM Support Team
support@bsmgr.com | (800) 997-6724 (option 2)

Munce 2026 Easter Sale Catalog

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If you are sending the Munce 2026 Easter Catalog, please download and process the data file that will prepare your inventory.

  1. Get the current Munce catalog files…
    • Version 8.11 (and earlier) –
      1. Download the Zipped catalog data files by clicking here.
      2. When the download completes, open the Zip file and extract/copy the files to your BOOK folder.
    • Version 9.00 –
      • You should receive the files as part of the automatic cloud update routine.
      • If you want to get them now, you can manually trigger the cloud update routine.
        1. Make sure all stations are out of BSMGR.
        2. At “Enter Program Name”, enter “SCHEDULE”.
        3. Click the “Check for Regular Updates Now” button.
        4. Make sure “BOOK-DIR” is checked. (All should be checked, but the BOOK portion of the update includes the Munce catalog files.)
        5. Click the “Start” button and wait for the routine to finish.
        6. All stations can now get back into BSMGR.
  2. In BSMGR, run “IVPROMO” at the “Enter Program Name” prompt.
  3. At the “Enter File Name” prompt, type the file name that matches the one you are sending out (see below), then click the OK button.
  4. If you enter a flexible date file name, you will be prompted for the start and end dates of the sale.
  5. Any products in the catalog and not in your inventory will open the IVM “Add” screen. Add the missing product(s) to your inventory. The catalog’s promo code, start date, end date, and sale price will be set for all the products in the catalog.
  6. NOTE: If IVPROMO doesn’t do anything, make sure you copied/extracted the files from the current MunceCatalog.zip file to your BOOK folder.

Current file names to choose from for the IVPROMO program…

  • M-EASTERCAT.TXT = Easter Catalog
    (23-Feb-2026 thru 4-Apr-2026)
  • M-EASTERCAT-F.TXT = Easter Catalog (Flexible)
    (Flexible dates – you set them when running IVPROMO)

If you have any problems downloading the file or getting the file to process from within IVPROMO, please let us know.

Your BSM Support Team
support@bsmgr.com | (800) 997-6724 (option 2)

2026 New Year’s Day Office Hours

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Thursday, January 1st:
Our office will be closed, but our emergency support number will be monitored (see below). Non-emergency calls will be returned during normal business hours on Friday, January 2nd.

Our emergency support number (325-690-5599) is available for help with critical issues, such as the inability to perform sales, accept credit cards, or burn discs. Leave a message, and your call will be returned as soon as possible.

Remember, you can click the “Tech Support Information” button on the main page of BSM to find the emergency support number along with other contact options.

Happy New Year from your BSM Support Team!
support@bsmgr.com | (800) 997-6724 (option 2)

2025 End of Year Programs in BSMGR

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As we reach the end of the year, there are some programs you may want to consider running to prepare for the new year.

APHU – Vendor History Update (Platinum users only) • The APHU program moves year-to-date totals spent with each vendor to last year’s totals. • The information is shown on APM. • This program is usually run in late December.
APVE – Vendor Invoice Edit/Delete • Drops Accounts Payable invoices/credit memos that have been paid from 1 to 60 months, as set up in SYS | Config File | Change Misc. Configurations | # 3000.
ARHU – Customer History Utility • The “Delete History” option deletes Accounts Receivable history prior to the date entered.
BVH – Rental/Library History Roll • This program zeroes out current period rentals. • Total rentals and total fees are not affected.
IVD – Delete Old P.O. #’s • Deletes purchase orders by date. • Deletes old purchase orders dated prior to the date entered.
IVSD – Delete Special Orders • You specify the number of days to keep (up to 999). • You specify (by status) which will be deleted. Options are “Received”, “Shelved”, “Picked Up”, “Unavailable”, and “Shipped”.
MLD – Delete Customer by Date • You can identify up to three customer types that will not be deleted. By default, churches (Customer Type “C”) will not be deleted. • All other customers with a “last activity date” prior to the deletion date will be removed.
MLUL – Mailing Utilities • The “History Roll” option moves current purchase totals and current transactions to last year’s purchase/transaction totals. Total purchases/transactions are not affected. • The “Purge Tracking Detail” option will remove tracking records older than the input date.
SLTD – Transaction Deletions • Since transactions saved for viewing through the SLTR program use up to 75 lines per transaction, you may periodically need to run this SLTD program to clear the file of older transactions.

Remember, you can use the SCHEDULE program to automate some of the periodically run programs. You will need to have SCHEDULE run from the Windows Task Scheduler.

For example,

  1. You need to consistently back up your store’s data. If enabled, the SCHEDULE program will do three backups.
    1. Up to 31 days of archives. This allows you to undo a mistake up to a month after the fact.
    2. Copy all BSM files to another computer. This other computer can be quickly changed to become a temporary server if the main server fails.
    3. Copy all BSM files to a removable backup device (normally a USB flash drive). This gives you an off-site backup in case your computers are stolen or damaged by flood or fire.
  2. You should run IVT daily to have a historic snapshot for comparing inventory totals.
  3. You can choose to have your inventory history rolled weekly and/or monthly.
  4. You can have IVD run every week.
  5. You can update the RFM (Recency/Frequency/Monetary) ranking of all customers.
  6. You can get database updates every night.
  7. You can submit sales data to EOI so you can take full advantage of the Best Seller data from IVDI.
  8. You can automatically keep your store’s inventory counts reflected on your BSM website.

For help adding SCHEDULE to the Windows Task Scheduler in Windows 10/11, click here. You only need to set this up on one computer per location (normally the server).

Please contact us if you have any questions or need help getting SCHEDULE set up.

Remember, you can use SPT (at Enter Program Name) to put your support request directly on our support docket.

Your BSM Support Team
support@bsmgr.com | (800) 997-6724 (option 2)

2025 Christmas and 2026 New Year’s Day Office Hours

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Wednesday, December 24th:
Our office will be open from 8 AM to 1 PM (Central). All of our support techs will be out of the office after 1 PM (Central), but our emergency support number will be monitored (see below). Non-emergency calls will be returned during normal business hours on Monday, December 29th.

Thursday, December 25th:
Our office will be closed on Christmas Day. SPT, emails, and voicemails will be returned during normal business hours on Monday, December 29th.

Friday, December 26th:
Our office will be closed, but our emergency support number will be monitored (see below). Non-emergency calls will be returned during normal business hours on Monday, December 29th.

Thursday, January 1st:
Our office will be closed, but our emergency support number will be monitored (see below). Non-emergency calls will be returned during normal business hours on Friday, January 2nd.

Our emergency support number (325-690-5599) is available for help with critical issues, such as the inability to perform sales, accept credit cards, or burn discs. Leave a message, and your call will be returned as soon as possible.

Remember, you can click the “Tech Support Information” button on the main page of BSM to find the emergency support number along with other contact options.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from your BSM Support Team!
support@bsmgr.com | (800) 997-6724 (option 2)